VELOCITY GLOBAL VS. PAPAYA GLOBAL
Why choose Velocity Global over Papaya Global?
Papaya Global relies on in-country partners to handle their EOR services. At Velocity Global, we take a hybrid approach: owned entities in big markets and trusted partners in smaller ones. That means you get better control over pricing and support that never leaves you hanging.
Experience, expertise, and proactive compliance—done right
Velocity Global helps accelerate your business growth with a proven compliance track record, exceptional customer support, and deep local expertise. Discover how we outperform Papaya Global.
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EOR Experience
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Velocity Global
Founded in 2014
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Papaya Global
Founded in 2016
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EOR Availability
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Velocity Global
185+ countries
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Papaya Global
160+ countries
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NelsonHall Evaluation
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Velocity Global
High-ranking EOR leader
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Papaya Global
Ranks lower overall for EOR services
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Everest Group Evaluation
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Velocity Global
High-ranking EOR leader
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Papaya Global
Ranks lower overall for EOR services
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Global Immigration
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Velocity Global
185+ countries supported
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Papaya Global
160+ countries supported
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Meets International IP and Data Protection Compliance Standards
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GDPR Compliance
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Global Mandatory Benefits Support
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Six ways Velocity Global outperforms Papaya Global
We stand out from Papaya Global with more countries, in-house expertise, a strong compliance record, responsive customer support, and clear pricing.
Expand to more countries faster
With Velocity Global, you can scale your workforce in 185+ countries, compared to Papaya Global’s 160+. Grow your team globally with the flexibility to expand anywhere.
Let our local pros handle your compliance
Our in-house HR, payroll, legal, and immigration experts swiftly navigate regulations, helping you minimize risks and costs. Focus on growing your business while we handle compliance.
Leading the way in EOR experience
Velocity Global has been delivering global EOR services since 2014, successfully scaling more workforces worldwide and outpacing Papaya Global’s 2016 launch.
Elevate your employee experience with in-market support
Our customer care experts provide fast support in your employees’ language and time zone. We understand each region’s unique needs to solve issues quicker for happier employees.
Manage expansion costs with transparent pricing
Unlike some providers, Velocity Global offers upfront, all-in-one pricing—giving you confidence and clarity when budgeting for cross-border expansion.
Benefits personalized to your team’s needs
Enhance employee satisfaction and attract top talent with comprehensive, customizable benefits packages wherever your workforce is.
We excel where it matters most on G2
With strong compliance, exceptional support, and reliable platform performance, you can expand your team to 185+ countries with confidence, ensuring smooth operations. See how we stack up against Papaya Global on G2.
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Compliance Governance
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Velocity Global
9.7
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Papaya Global
9.6
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Country-Specific Compliance
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Velocity Global
9.7
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Papaya Global
9.4
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HR / HCM Integration
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Velocity Global
9.5
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Papaya Global
8.8
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Finance Integration
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Velocity Global
9.3
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Papaya Global
9.1
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Cost Tracking Reporting
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Velocity Global
9.2
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Papaya Global
9.0
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Data Consolidation
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Velocity Global
9.4
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Papaya Global
9.0
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Velocity Global helped our team onboard an extremely critical member of our international team in a short turn around time.
We now have employees across six countries and wouldn't have been able to do this without Velocity Global.
We appreciate their high-touch approach and emphasis on compliance. They are also delightful to work with and highly responsive.
I really like that Velocity Global makes it very easy and convenient for my company to hire international employees fairly quickly.
Velocity Global has helped us understand what is required to hire someone outside the US.
It is such a gift to be able to rely on the expertise of another organization for areas we don't have time to be the experts in.
Velocity Global is an essential partner in our high volume hiring and onboarding outside of the United States.
From my experience, the staff has been wonderful and very easy to work with.
I've had an exceptional experience with my HR at Velocity Global. Their support has been invaluable, offering tremendous assistance throughout.
I've helped SaaS start-ups expand internationally multiple times but found Velocity Global to provide the best experience…
VG helped our company to hire in a country where we did not have a presence, simplifying the process of workforce expansion.
Velocity Global’s team is very accessible and fast on their support.
Experts agree: Velocity Global is an industry leader
Market analysts NelsonHall and Everest Group consistently rank us as a leader in international employer of record (EOR) services—surpassing Papaya Global with our ability to deliver both immediate and future customer value.
In-house expertise for faster business growth
Unlike other EOR providers, we don’t pass you off to local partners.
Our 200+ in-house legal, HR, and payroll experts offer top-tier support, helping you scale and manage your global workforce more quickly and efficiently.
Pricing you can trust with no surprise fees
With Velocity Global, there are no hidden fees—just clear, reliable pricing.
A Big Four accounting firm confirmed that our employer burden and VAT quotes are 99.63% accurate, giving you peace of mind as you plan for global expansion.
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Our CEO loves the fact that working with Velocity Global means we don’t need to handle everything ourselves, employ HR people in-country, or worry about compliance.
Ellen Bockelman, Chief People Officer
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There was an immediate relief in not having to navigate the complexities of in-country employment, immigration, payroll, and tax laws.
Ryham Fontenot, Co-Founder
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The speed, responsiveness, and service provided by Velocity Global exceeded our expectations.
Jeanne Bauer, VP of HR
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